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Watch: First 'Tim Tam' Cycleway Separators Removed from Devon Street West
Cycleway Trial

Watch: First 'Tim Tam' Cycleway Separators Removed from Devon Street West

The first concrete 'Tim Tam' cycleway separators have been removed from New Plymouth's Devon Street West as part of a trial replacing them with rubber alternatives.

Tony Skilling5 months ago
Action-packed family day out planned for New Plymouth with trains, tractors, and planes
Family Day Out

Action-packed family day out planned for New Plymouth with trains, tractors, and planes

New Plymouth's CBD is set to host an ultimate family day out on 28 February, featuring AmeriCARnival, heritage train rides, and Puke Ariki's interactive Rescue exhibition.

Tony Skilling6 months ago
Heritage 'big red train' returns to Taranaki for AmeriCARna weekend rail experiences
Heritage Rail

Heritage 'big red train' returns to Taranaki for AmeriCARna weekend rail experiences

Steam Incorporated's iconic heritage train is returning to Taranaki to offer a series of scenic rail journeys alongside the AmeriCARna festival from 26 February to 1 March.

Tony Skilling6 months ago
Aerial circus, live music, and sound healing headline packed Festival of Lights weekend
Festival of Lights

Aerial circus, live music, and sound healing headline packed Festival of Lights weekend

Pukekura Park's Festival of Lights is hosting a massive weekend line-up featuring the Dream Garden aerial circus, live music from Mazbou Q, a sound healing session, and the popular festival quiz.

Tony Skilling7 months ago
Back Beach Rip Rescue: Teen Saved by Police and Lifeguard on New Year's Day
Heroic Rescue

Back Beach Rip Rescue: Teen Saved by Police and Lifeguard on New Year's Day

A teenager caught in a powerful rip at Back Beach on New Year's Day was safely brought to shore by a quick-thinking police officer and a Surf Lifesaving team member.

Tony Skilling7 months ago
Pukekura Park Rings in New Year 2026 with Festival of Lights Celebration
NYE Celebration

Pukekura Park Rings in New Year 2026 with Festival of Lights Celebration

Pukekura Park transforms into a vibrant New Year's Eve destination with live music, family-friendly entertainment, and stunning light installations as part of the TSB Festival of Lights.

Tony Skilling7 months ago
Watch: NPDC Councillors Debate 'Tim Tam' Removal After Motion Defeated 9–6
Council Decision

Watch: NPDC Councillors Debate 'Tim Tam' Removal After Motion Defeated 9–6

New Plymouth District Council debated the controversial "Tim Tam" cycleway barriers, ultimately approving a localised trial of alternative separators while the majority of the existing infrastructure remains.

Tony Skilling7 months ago
Christmas at the Bowl: Festive Show and Fireworks Light Up Pukekura Park Tonight
Festive Event

Christmas at the Bowl: Festive Show and Fireworks Light Up Pukekura Park Tonight

Taranaki's beloved Christmas at the Bowl returns to the Bowl of Brooklands tonight, promising an evening of live music, a festive variety show, and a spectacular fireworks finale.

Tony Skilling7 months ago
TSB Festival of Lights Kicks Off Five Weeks of Art and Entertainment in Pukekura Park
Festival Launch

TSB Festival of Lights Kicks Off Five Weeks of Art and Entertainment in Pukekura Park

The TSB Festival of Lights launches tonight at Pukekura Park, offering five weeks of stunning light installations, diverse live entertainment, and family-friendly activities, free for all to enjoy.

Tony Skilling7 months ago
NPDC Reinstates Age and Accessibility Working Party After Unanimous Vote
Council Unity

NPDC Reinstates Age and Accessibility Working Party After Unanimous Vote

New Plymouth District Councillors unanimously voted to reinstate the Age and Accessibility Working Party for a 12-month term, following strong community deputations and a mayoral apology for previous distress.

Tony Skilling7 months ago
Watch: Taranaki Base Hospital East Wing Construction Passes Million Work Hours Milestone
Hospital Upgrade

Watch: Taranaki Base Hospital East Wing Construction Passes Million Work Hours Milestone

Taranaki Base Hospital's new East Wing has surpassed one million work hours, marking a significant milestone in the $460 million Project Maunga Stage Two redevelopment set to open in 2026.

Tony Skilling7 months ago
New Plymouth's Queen Street Project Sees $545k Savings, Budget Trimmed to $2.9 Million
Project Update

New Plymouth's Queen Street Project Sees $545k Savings, Budget Trimmed to $2.9 Million

New Plymouth District Council has identified over $545,000 in cost savings for the Queen Street development, reducing the project's budget from $3.5 million to approximately $2.9 million through design adjustments.

Tony Skilling7 months ago